An industry that realizes such large economies of scale in producing its product that single-firm production of that good or service is most efficient is called ?
Correct answer: B. a natural monopoly
- A. a fixed cost monopoly
- B. a natural monopoly
- C. a government franchise monopoly
- D. a economies of scale monopoly
Explanation
A natural monopoly arises when economies of scale are so large that one firm can supply the entire market at a lower average cost than several competing firms. The other options describe possible features or arrangements, not the standard term.
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